Siemens will provide Shell with power distribution technology used in Shell’s refinery, gas and chemical as well as exploration projects as the main power distribution contractor. Shell’s annual capital expenditure for power distribution ranges between $300m and $400m.
The global framework agreement covers gas-insulated high-voltage switchgear and gas- or air-insulated medium-voltage switchgear. Oil-filled and dry transformers are also included as well as control systems for energy management and services such as project management, engineering and site supervision.
Joint ventures in which Shell has a majority stake are also included in the agreement. Siemens will deliver the ordered systems complying with all required standards such as IEC or ANSI/NEMA from its global manufacturing network.
Wolfgang Heuring, CEO of medium voltage business unit at Siemens, said: “As the main power distribution contractor, we will to the full extent possible be able to use our broad-based competence to design and implement turnkey energy distribution systems for Shell.”
